Wishon Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.1890, -118.6619
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Open year around, Wishon Campground is located 12 miles east of Springville via State Highway 190 and Camp Wishon Road (M208) (along the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Tule River). Elevation is 4,000 feet. The campground has 31 single family units and 4 double family units. Some units can accommodate recreational vehicles up to maximum length of 24 feet. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. There are five bear boxes at five separate sites. The Doyle Springs Trail leading to Mt. Home State Forest is accessible from the campground also, there is a self-guided nature trail at the site. Fishing is available year around on the Tule River Drainage. Consult the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife for specific regulations. Supplies are available at Springville. Cabin rental available onsite, reserve through reservation service listed. WARNING - Entering the river is dangerous watch out for swift water, treacherous currents, and slippery rocks. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visit https://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Wishon Campground free?
No. Wishon Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Wishon Campground?
To reach the cabin from Porterville, take Highway 190 East. Continue through Springville approximately 8 miles to Wishon Drive. Turn left on Wishon Drive and travel approximately 4 miles. The cabin is at the entrance to Wishon Campground on the right hand side of the road. From Bakersfield, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east and follow the directions above.
Nearby
- WISHON0.1 mi
- WISHON CABIN0.2 mi
- BELKNAP4.8 mi
- COY FLAT4.9 mi
- Belknap Campground4.9 mi
- Coy Flat Campground4.9 mi
- Quaking Aspen Campground7.9 mi
- Quaking Aspen Group Campground8.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
